AD 2006-13-08

final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-13-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24246
FR Citation
71 FR 35789

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The flow metering system (FMS) and the flow metering compact unit (FMCU) of the fire extinguishing system may be blocked by anti-fretting material contamination.

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Required Actions

Inspect for anti-fretting material contamination of the Halon filters and plumbing parts of the FMS and FMCU in the lower deck cargo compartment (LDCC) and bulk crew rest compartment (BCRC), as applicable. Perform other specified actions and corrective actions if necessary. Restore the fire extinguishing system in the LDCC and BCRC, as applicable, after any activation, before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been done.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes, including specific configurations listed in Table 1 of the AD.

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